On Thursday morning we headed down to the Punta Cana dive shop to spend the morning snorkeling. After getting fitted for gear, we loaded up the boat and took off. The boat sped through the sparkling blue water with the sun beating down on us and Dominican music jumping the waves along with us. The coral reef we stopped at was just off the site of a shipwreck and the waves were crashing all around us. At one point, the horizon seemed to disappear as the bright blue sky and shining sun became our view and the boat fell down into the shimmering wave crest below us.
After splashing into the water, our dive guide quickly pointed out a large barracuda underneath us. We floated off into different directions to see what was around us. Along the reef, there were many types of colorful fish and brain coral.
If desired, we could take off our life vest and dive down deep under. Though the water pressure hurt many of our ears, it was awesome to look up and see the giant turquoise swells above us. The guides were very helpful and often dove to the bottom to bring us a sea urchin to see up close. On the way back, the boat stopped to let us swim on a shallow sandbar. Sand was thrown, conches were found and laughs of joy rang out. It was the first time snorkeling for many of us, and it was greatly enjoyed - sea sickness and all.
Contributed by Julia Billingsly, Highland County
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